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matty shipping question

does anyone know how much the shipping to the uk actually costs, i can't find a concrete answer.

i got he-man and skeletor on ebay and really want hordak and was wondering if it worked out the same price would it be easier to just get one on e-bay

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In reply to the last two posts, there is a simple explanation for Mattel using "Mail on the Move". Only companies can open an account with them, but shipping is about 25% of the price now charged by USPS and all the couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.). I believe the US government just recently put a stop to most cheap international mail (at least to the UK) - I haven't yet worked out why.

If you want to purchase from ebay, bear in mind that the average price to ship a single MOTUC figure to the UK through USPS has now gone up to about $45. The other carriers are even more expensive.
On the other hand, Mattel will ship you multiple figures for $10 using "Mail on the Move". But it will take 2-3 times as long to reach you, and anything above a single figure will be charged extra by customs (V.A.T plus a charge of 8 quid).

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If you want to purchase from ebay, bear in mind that the average price to ship a single MOTUC figure to the UK through USPS has now gone up to about $45. The other carriers are even more expensive.
On the other hand, Mattel will ship you multiple figures for $10 using "Mail on the Move". But it will take 2-3 times as long to reach you, and anything above a single figure will be charged extra by customs (V.A.T plus a charge of 8 quid).

really? the most i've paid for shipping is around £15, which took just over two weeks, but i would usually buy from ebay shops rather than single sellers

i will be honest, i want to got the cheaper route( who wouldn't) but i really don't trust mattel to have the problems sorted out and think the whole hordak day will be a shambles

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nope but the hordak i'm watching on ebay is only around £12 shipping, the main thing holding me back is the idea he's not out yet

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Unless he's either a) making a ton of extra money on the figure itself, or b) a company that can use a service like Mail on the Move... that pre-order is from somebody who hasn't checked the updates to shipping costs.

They're gonna get a big shock when it comes time to send the figure. I doubt they'll go through with it at that price, but if they do it's a bargain.

If you don't believe me, all you have to do is go to the USPS web site and plug in the information yourself.

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Unless he's either a) making a ton of extra money on the figure itself, or b) a company that can use a service like Mail on the Move... that pre-order is from somebody who hasn't checked the updates to shipping costs.

They're gonna get a big shock when it comes time to send the figure. I doubt they'll go through with it at that price, but if they do it's a bargain.

If you don't believe me, all you have to do is go to the USPS web site and plug in the information yourself.

it's not that i don't believe you mate far from it, i'm just trying to get as much info as i can before i make a decision.

i really don't think matty collector will be able to handle the insanity that will hit them on the 15th

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